“Fine Dining for a Fine Education”

The History
Father Champlin ran in the annual Camillus Memorial Day Race for many years to raise money for “his kids”. Chef Chris Cesta would support Father’s efforts by giving donors a dinner certificate to his wonderful restaurant, The Inn Between. This incredibly generous offer was one of our most successful scholarship fundraisers through the start of 2025, when Chris took a well deserved retirement and closed the establishment. We wondered what would come next. We found, as has been proven time and time again, when one door closes, another is opened. Chef Cesta and his dear friend, restaurateur Charlie Roman, arranged for a “passing of the baton”.

Today
Charlie is offering a “Fine Dining Experience” for the gift of a “Fine Education” and is carrying on the tradition of giving donors a dinner certificate to his restaurant, Daniella’s. Father would surely be pleased to see this tradition of hospitality carry on. Since Father would have celebrated his 96th birthday on May 11th – in his honor, we invite you to donate $96 to the Guardian Angel Society. For this, you will receive a $96 dinner certificate to Daniella’s Restaurant.

We’re grateful to Charlie Roman, and you – our community, for embracing this program in order to champion our scholars and supporters alike.

Purchase one of the bundles below or download the order form here.